Sirat

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Pronounced sih-RAHT /sɪˈrɑt/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic sirat, 'the path; the way; the road'; especially 'the straight path' (as-sirat al-mustaqim), a sacred concept of the righteous way; used for both sexes; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: The path; the right way: Sirat is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes; we note the sacred sense.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic sirat, 'the path; the way; the road'; especially 'the straight path' (as-sirat al-mustaqim), a sacred concept of the righteous way; used for both sexes; we note the sacred sense

U.S. rank (2024)#10145 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sirat comes from the Arabic sirat, 'the path; the way; the road'; especially 'the straight path' (as-sirat al-mustaqim), a sacred concept of the righteous way; used for both sexes (we note the sacred sense). A crisp, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'sih-RAHT').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and Sikh families. Rare, the-path at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Sirat means 'the path; the way' in Arabic — especially 'the straight path' (as-sirat al-mustaqim), a sacred concept — used for both sexes, crisp and meaningful (we note the sacred sense; said 'sih-RAHT').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Sirat — Arabic; sacred sense; unisex

Variations

SirathSeeratSirrat

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What does the name Sirat mean?

Sirat is Arabic for 'the path; the way'; especially 'the straight path', a sacred concept; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Sirat?

It's said sih-RAHT /sɪˈrɑt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sirat a boy or girl name?

Sirat is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sirat?

Sirat is a very rare name in the U.S.